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Re: GekkoScience NewPac / Terminus R606 (BM1387) Official Support Thread
by
Brewzr
on 08/09/2021, 22:59:29 UTC
Why on earth do so many folks point to Amazon, eBay et al for components? God only knows what quality they are - odds are, not the best...
There are plenty of real component distributors in the world such as Mouser, DigiKey, Newark, etc. that sell top-quality components made by trustworthy manufacturers and sold at a very decent price.

Stuff from Amazon et al are so cheap for a very good reason...

 Well, mostly because we don't have access otherwise.  I live in a fairly populated area and to this day, after 8 years, I can't find anyone that will supply or fix small electronics.  Just sad, but, on the other hand its forced me to learn how to diy